2012 ORNAMENT EXCHANGE : TUTORIAL

December 3, 2012

I started this blog almost a year ago, so I thought that it would be fun to end the year doing something fun with some of the bloggers who have meant a lot to me over the last year. All of these ladies are amazing at what they do and inspire me.

What we did is we all made enough ornaments for all participating (nine in total). The ornaments had to be handmade and we are all posting our tutorials today. Then we send out the ornaments to one another so each get eight beautiful, handmade ornaments over the next few weeks. Fun right?

Here are all of the ladies participating (make sure to go and check out their tutorials today as well):

Step 3With right sides together sew the tops of the sleeve to the arm hole.

Step 4With right sides together sew the sleeve and side seams up from wrist to hem.

Step5Turn right side out and iron flat with steam.

Step 6Tack the straight side of the collar piece to the back neck of the coat. (either by machine or hand stitch)

Step 7Create collar by folding down the back over the seam, and bringing the top corners of the collar down to meet the angles of the pea coat. Use fabric glue to tack in place. (this may take a little working until it lays right)

Step 8Take your lining fabric, fold down 1/4″ and press. Open coat and glue into the inside so that it covers the neck seam.

Step 9Glue on pocket pieces.

Step 10Using thread and needle, sew on “buttons” (seed beads) on pockets and six to breast of coat.

Step11Using pliers, form copper wire into a small hanger using my guide provided (or just make it up as you go:) Insert into coat and glue coat shut.

Oh my goodness, I saw the little pieces and thought, “ooh, just like a real sewing pattern in miniature” and then you proceeded to actually sew (and line!) it. Very, very cute, and brings a smile to my face.

This is literally BEYOND cute, I can’t believe you made a tiny peacoat!!!! I actually have one almost identical to the mustard one too, haha! I can’t wait to hang this on my tree, and then after christmas hang it in my studio. You sewed in tiny sleeves! DUDE!!!!! Yes!

I just adore these little peacoats and wanted to thank you for sharing the tutorial. I made a couple and I think they came out pretty cute (although, I seem to struggle with sewing so tiny around the armholes..and, for some reason the pattern prints out with some lines missing). These little coats remind me of a childhood show I used to watch where there was a mouse puppet and moms of the viewing kids would sew cute little clothes for him, including jackets & the host would show them to the t.v. audience…always loved that part. 🙂

I just love this idea! So cute. In place of holiday gifts for each other this year, my family is donating new coats to kids in need…but I still wanted to make a little gift to wrap and give to everyone. I’m making these as mementos!

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Hi, I'm Kelli. I am the writer, creator, and designer behind True Bias. I live in Denver, CO where I design patterns for home sewers and sew clothing for myself and family. To learn more about me and True Bias Patterns click here.